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Cabopino Is A Popular Holiday Destination, Yet Not Overcrowded
Cabopino in Southern Spain is less than ten miles from Marbella and the same distance in the opposite direction from Fuengirola, and it is noted for having one of the best beaches in the area. Unlike some other towns, Cabopino is classified as of “medium occupancy”, so while it is a popular holiday destination it doesn’t get too overcrowded and you can always find a quiet spot for yourself.
The beach area is large – around 1,500 metres long and 25 metres wide, and is bordered by Cabopino port on one side and the protected Playa Artola sand dunes on the other. One thing to bear in mind is that the Playa Artola and the surrounding dunes are an area of “optional clothing” and are popular with the gay community.
The water here is exceptionally clean and shallow, so is safe for the kids to play in, and the sand is fine and golden. There are plenty of amenities to keep the family happy, which accounts for the popularity of the area. The town has plenty of parking, most of which is close to the beach, and there are frequent buses from to and from Fuengirola and Marbella as well.
Cabopino port itself has moorings for 169, and is mostly filled with expensive yachts, so if you own one as well you will be in good company. Children love the port because the water is so clear that you can see shoals of fish swimming through.
There are lots of bars and chinguitos along the beach, especially Andy’s beach bar which is recommended. There are also lots of water-sports including pedaloes, kayaks, jet skis, and so on, and there are boats that take you on dolphin-watching trips.
If you are looking for an overseas investment property, you might consider a Cabopino villa for sale. Situated as it is between Fuengirola and Marbella, and with the almost non-stop sunshine year-round, you would be able to rent it out on an ongoing basis, thus producing a nice regular income for the most part of the year when you are not using it yourself.
Torrevieja – An Ideal City For An Investment In The Sun
Over the last few years, Torrevieja in South Eastern Spain has been converted into a first-class tourist resort. It has a population of about 82,000 and is now a bustling city which is surrounded by two large saltwater lagoons inland which are famous for the huge population of flamingos that they contain.
There are some great beaches close to the town centre including Playa Del Cura and Los Locos. The latter has lots of bars and restaurants along the front, and there are more in the back streets. There are lots of shops including butchers, fishmongers, bakeries, and supermarkets, providing everything you could need including meat, and fresh fish straight out of the sea.
The beach of Playa Del Curais only a five minute walk away and has a promenade that is only for pedestrians and a lot of restaurants where you can relax and enjoy a meal while keeping an eye on the kids playing on the beach.
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ALICANTE IS A GREAT CITY FOR PROPERTY INVESTMENT
Alicante is a superb city in Southern Spain and is the port for Madrid, located, as it is, right on the coast. It was founded by the Greeks in 325 BC and was captured by the Romans in 201 BC who renamed it Lucentum – City of Light. From 718 AD to 1249 AD it was under Moorish domination and called Al-Akant. It was later incorporated into the kingdom of Aragon and was besieged by the French in 1709 and by the Federalists of Cartagena in 1873, so you could say that it has had a somewhat chequered history.
Some notable landmarks include the Church of Santa Maria which dates from the 14th century, the Baroque Town Hall which dates from 1701 – 1760, and the Church of San Nicolas de Bari which is 18th century.
The city is overlooked by the Castle of Santa Barbara at 1,000 feet high, and from which there are views for many miles around. The city has a local population of 322,000 but many more people visit for holidays.
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Alicante Is A Wonderful City In The Sun On The Costa Blanca
With a population of 350,000, Alicante is a large port city on the Costa Blanca in South Eastern Spain. Situated where it is, it benefits from the Mediterranean climate, and that means around 325 days of sunshine each year, and not too hot in summer and not cold in winter. Alicante is the capita of Alicante Province which has around 3 million visitors a year. The old town, Barrio de la Santa Cruz, has narrow streets with coloured houses decorated with flowers, and has a booming nightlife scene.
High up on the hill above the city sits Castillo de Santa Barbara, a castle built in the 9th century. There is a winding path which leads up from the old town, but if you are not feeling like the climb it is good to know that there is a lift. There are some amazing views from the rooftop ramparts, and lots of rooms with artefacts and historical documents. There is also a market in the courtyard that sells gifts and souvenirs, and a café, so you can spend the day here if you wish.
There are lots and lots of ice cream parlours in Alicante, and one of the best is Heladeria Borgonesse. They have a huge range of colours and flavours such as Ferrero Rocher, passion fruit, and Stracciatella which is an Italian favourite. The parlour is right next to the main promenade and only a two-minute walk from the beach.
As it is a port, Alicante does have a marina, and there are some stunning yachts to be seen here. There are also lots of night clubs for when the sun goes down, perhaps the bet known being Kraken Bar. If you want a lazy hour in the afternoon sun, try Soho Bar which serves super cocktails and a great choice of coffee.
There are lot more things to do in and around Alicante, and when you have been for a holiday you may well want to come back time and again. If that’s the case, there are always apartments for sale in Alicante and they would make a very good investment. This is because property prices are on the increase in any case, but also because when you are not using the apartment yourself you can let it out to holidaymakers for very good rental income. With 325 days of sunshine a year, there are always lots of visitors to the city.
Pilar de la Horadada Is an Excellent Choice for An Overseas Property Investment
Pilar de la Horadada is a town on the Costa Blanca in Southern Spain and lies just three kilometres inland from the beach at El Mojon. It is easy to get to, as it is situated about an hour’s drive from Alicante Airport, and only 25 minutes’ drive from Murcia San Javier Airport.
The area around Pilar de la Horadada is mainly agricultural, and the town is surrounded by market gardens, orchards, citrus groves, and pastoral farms of sheep and cattle. Several beaches are within easy reach, the longest being Las Villas which is behind the Torre Horadada marina, followed by a smaller beach at La Mojon which reaches as far as the border with Murcia. The coastline has fine sandy beaches with inlets in between them. If you enjoy sailing, then go to Mil Palmeras beach. This links up with Puerto and Rincon inlets. Puerto has a promenade which springs into life on hot summer nights.
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Investing In Property Overseas Could Be A Very Wise Move
If you are a property investor, has it occurred to you that you don’t have to have all your eggs in one basket, in the sense that you don’t need to have all your investment properties in the UK? There are some great opportunities for investing overseas rather than having all your money tied up in the UK, and it would make sense to add to your portfolio outside the UK because who knows when a Chancellor might decide to punish investors with further taxes?
Countries bordering the Mediterranean, and in particular Spain and Portugal, present a lot of very good opportunities. The climate is near perfect with around 320 days of sun a year, and the winters are mild. There are a lot of opportunities in Southern Spain, such as a small town just a few miles inland from the Orihuela coastline called San Miguel de Salinas. This has a population of about 6,000 people so is not huge, but it is very popular with visitors from Northern Europe and the UK. There are always apartments for sale in San Miguel de Salinas, and with the number of tourists who visit there every year your investment property would be booked all year round.
The town sits on top of a hill of about 220 feet and has some panoramic views over the salt lakes just inland from Torrevieja and Torre La Mata. Going the other way, to the North West, is La Pedrera lake with the mountains of La Pena and Sierra Escalona beyond. La Rufete is an adventure park next to La Pedrera and offers a range of activities including kayaking and giant inflatables. There is a BBQ area, and picnic area, with toilets. You can hire quad bikes and use the private quad circuit, and you can also hack around the lake on horseback.
In addition, there is an archery field and a paintball field, and a mini golf course and bouncy castle for the little ones.
Back in the town itself, there are plenty of small bars and restaurants, together with souvenir shops and a supermarket. There is also a market every Wednesday morning selling food, fruit, vegetables, flowers, clothes and shoes. The town is also only a half hour drive from Murcia airport, so is very easily accessible. Investing in apartments for sale in San Miguel de Salinas could be a very wise move.
The town is also only a half hour drive from Murcia airport, so is very easily accessible. Investing in apartments for sale in San Miguel de Salinas could be a very wise move.
San Miguel de Salinas Would Be a Good Town For Investment In A Villa
The town of San Miguel de Salinas is located in the Costa Blanca in the south of the province of Alicante and is just 7 miles inland from the coastline of Orihuela Costa. It is located between Torrevieja and Murcia, and is only a half hour drive from Murcia airport. There is also easy access to the motorway AP7 which connects Murcia to Alicante city.
The town is situated on a hill about 220 above sea level, so there are panoramic views of the salt lakes of Torrevieja and Torre la Mata. The town has a population of about 6,000 and is very popular with Northern Europeans. The climate is Mediterranean, of course, with sun for around 320 days a year and a clear blue sky, so the summers are warm, and the winters are mild.
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Orihuela In Southern Spain Has One Of The World’s Best Climates
Orihuela City is the capital of the region of Southern Spain of the same name and lies about 20 miles inland from the coast. The overall area stretches down to the coast and covers a number of small towns and villages. There is a considerable amount of farmland with orchards and palm groves and about 16 km of beaches with some of the best blue flag awards in Europe. The main beaches are Dehesa de Campoamor and La Zenia, and the area has two marinas and three golf courses, which, of course, will appeal to many retirees.
The marinas are at Dehesa de Campoamor and Cabo Roig where there are also plenty of water sports. Horse riding and tennis are also popular, and the area has a lot of walking trails as well.
Orihuela has a temperate climate, and the World Health Organisation in 1986 recommended it as one of the most equitable in the world, easily averaging over 20°C on most days and with an average 325 days of sunshine a year. In fact, it is not too hot in the summer, nor yet too cold in the winter. Most of us wouldn’t be unhappy with that.
When it comes to Orihuela City itself, most of the tourists who visit the city are Spanish and many have holiday homes there. Others have friends or relatives with whom they can stay. This may be why there are not very many hotels in Orihuela, and why most of the accommodation for visitors is holiday homes or apartments. The city itself dates back to Roman times and has a large number of palaces, churches, monuments, and a number of unique museums.
However, in the overall area, there are plenty of Orihuela villas for sale, and many of these would make a great investment, both as a holiday home and as a letting proposition, since many tourists from abroad visit the area. There are also two airports within easy reach – San Javier and El Altet – and the main coastal road and coastal toll motorway make it easy to reach other areas as well.
Estepona Would Be A Great Town For A Property Investment
If you have never been to Estepona in Southern Spain, now would be a good time to go. It is a wonderful coastal town which is often overlooked in favour of Marbella just 20 minutes’ drive away and has no less than 21km of beaches with the sun warming them for most days of the year.
Estepona is not behind when it comes to tourism as it looks after tourists just as well as the other towns on the Costa del Sol, but it has somehow managed to retain its’ vibrant Spanish look, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the old quarter. The little cobbled lanes are lined with whitewashed houses covered in plant pots with colourful flowers in blues, greens, reds, yellows, and more.
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SANTA PONSA IS A GREAT TOWN FOR AN OVERSEAS PROPERTY INVESTMENT
If you are not familiar with Santa Ponsa,it is one of the hottest holiday destinations in Mallorca, boasting a beach that is 500 metres wide and over 1,300 metres long, making it the one of the largest on the island. It is situated in the South West of the island and is only 20km from Palma. Popular with Brits for over 40 years, it also attracts an international crowd, especially the Germans, and is noted for its’ safe waters and lots of local restaurants and bars. Indeed, the water is shallow and calm,and there are all sorts of water sports such as Kayaking, paddle boats, water skiing, and even paragliding that you can hire right on the beach.
Behind the beach is a long boardwalk which connects with a small woodland of pine trees and a grass area which is a great place to settle for a picnic lunch. The boardwalk has lots of restaurants serving everything from Mallorcan food and locally caught fish, to Italian, burgers and fries, and there are lots of shops and hotels also.
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